Maggie | Senior Photographer | Downtown Cincinnati OTR

It was such a privilege to hang out with Maggie (along with her mom and sister) last week. All three of them are so sweet and down for anything! We headed downtown for some fun shots around Cincinnati. I adore taking senior portraits in OTR, I always find new spots + I enjoy revisiting ones that have always produced great light! WOWZA!! Isn’t Maggie beautiful?

HMUA: Sarah Crain Designs

Maxwell James | Cincinnati Newborn Photographer

These two parents have great taste is kid’s names. It’s so funny, all four of the names they chose for their boys (Graham Henry + Max James) are in my family! Their Max is a Maxwell and mine is a Maximus, but it still counts. I’ve been photographing them since Graham was 6 months old & I absolutely love him. He’s so funny, and spunky, and wild! I can’t wait to see if Max will have a similar personality or be more laid back. Thanks for inviting me into your home, it was so great to see you all again!

 

Gracie | Glacier National Park Senior Session

Gracie Anna is my husband’s cousin. We haven’t seen this sweet girl since she was TWO! She has grown into a beautiful, caring, animal-adoring human. She is was so great and patient with my kids. They were full of questions about everything and were sure they had found a great new friend. It was great to see you again, Grace and hopefully you’ll come visit us soon! We miss you already.

Side note, Glacier National Park is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. I would argue, one of the most beautiful places in our country.

Emma Belle | Cincinnati Senior Photographer

Emma is my cousin’s daughter, but I like to think of her & her sister as my “bonus nieces”. I called Emma and told her about the hot air balloon festival at Coney Island and asked her what she thought about doing senior pictures during it. She was down for anything and I think her adorable, eclectic style was completely PERFECT for this. Thanks for making my vision come to life with your fierce modeling skills, Emma. Love youuuuu!

Zach + Jenesis | Cincinnati Family Photographer

A little over a year ago I stepped out of my comfort zone and attended a gathering of Cincinnati creatives through The Rising Tide. I’m so incredibly glad I did. That night I met so many talented and beautiful people. One of them was Jenesis. She is the artist behind Pied Paper Goods and she’s one of the kindest humans I’ve met. Zach, Jenesis, and a few other friends also opened up an AMAZING coffee shop in my neighborhood last year called Brick Coffee. (Go check it out, it’s seriously YUM!). Just to round off all the things on their plate; he’s a teacher, she’s a nanny and a worship pastor. Seriously guys, way to make us all seem totally lazy. And if you talk to either one of them they are willing to sacrifice what little time they have left to love on other people. Thank you both for being a great example of the sacrificial love of Christ. YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!

 

Jack + Kayla | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer

This wedding was absolutely stunning! The Cathedral in Covington is seriously the most beautiful church I’ve been in. Those stained glass windows! WOW!!! Also, I should tell you that Anderson Pavilion is an amazing venue with some of the best food I’ve ever been served at a wedding. Their staff is so incredibly helpful and kind.

Ok, back to Jack + Kayla. It’s so fun to see the way they love each other. They’re silly, fun, and basically adorable. Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your beautiful day, everything was perfect.

 

Ceremony Location: Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption

Reception Venue: Anderson Pavilion

Essence of Australia

White wisteria bridal boutique

Jenny Yoo

Folchis

Minted

Piepmeier Florist

Anderson Pavilion

Maribelle Cakery

Hair: Corrie Dignan

Makeup: Jasmine Cotton with Brideface

Neustaedters fine jewelry

Matt Pine with Lifetime Films

A savannah night

Bluewater Kings

Aaron + Amanda + Rowan | Cincinnati Family Photographer

One of the really cool job perks of being a family photographer is watching babies grow into toddlers and, eventually, into big kids. It’s such a privilege when families come back to me and trust me again and again with capturing these milestones. I can’t believe it has already been a year since Rowan’s newborn session, time just keeps speeding up on me.

Hugo + Michelle + Baby Girl | Cincinnati Maternity Photographer

Sometimes when I meet people I’m like, “Ohmygosh, will you be my best friend?” No, joke these two (three!) humans are so funny and genuine I just want to hang out with them. Their kid is going to be extra cool and extra loved. We laugh SO much during our session and just had a blast getting to know each other. Here’s to hoping I’m in town when she has this sweet baby girl so I can come photograph her adorable little face at the hospital.

Side note: HOLY COW Michelle is gorgeous and all belly at 8 months prego.